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Ministry of Science & Technology
Union Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh visits CBC’s 3-day multimedia exhibition on AKAM at Kathua
The Minister appreciates efforts of CBC, J&K for showcasing history of India’s freedom struggle through photo exhibits, audio-visual aids & documentary screenings
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today visited the concluding day of the 3-day long multimedia exhibition at Government Degree College, Kathua.
The exhibition is being organized by the Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, Field Office, Kathua as part of a series of awareness programmes being organized across different districts of J&K under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
During his visit, Dr. Jitendra Singh appreciated the efforts of Central Bureau of Communication, J&K for showcasing the history of India’s freedom struggle through photo exhibits, audio-visual aids, printed Information Education and Communication  material and documentary screenings.
Apart from this, a special section in the exhibition has been dedicated to G20 India. Separate corner for Azadi Quest-recently lunched online educational video game and Swaraj, a 75 episode mega serial of Doordarshan portraying stories of unsung heroes of India’s freedom struggle is also part of the exhibition display.
The Components of today’s programme were a drawing competition, patriotic song singing competition, a seminar and expert lectures from ICDS officers.
Besides Anganwadi workers, PRIs, CDPOs, students, the program was attended by DDC Vice Chairman Kathua, Sh. Raghunandan Singh Babloo, Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, Sh. Rahul Pandey, Joint Director, CBC J&K, Sh. Gh. Abbas, M&CO, PIB, Jammu, Sh. Sheikh Mudasir Amin, DIO Kathua, Sh. Neeraj Bhargav and FPA Kathua, Sh. Rajesh Sharma.
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APEDA Flags Off Sea Shipment of GI Tagged Marayoor Jaggery from Kerala to Canada
Kochi: Dec 29, 2022
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority  organized the flagging off ceremony of a sea shipment of GI Tagged “Marayoor Jaggery” sourced from an APEDA registered FPO, ‘Anchunadu Karimbu Ulpadhana Vipanana Sangam’ based in Marayoor, Idukki, to Toronto, Canada virtually on December 28, 2022 by M/s. Nilamel Exports.
Shri Sanjay Kumar Verma, High Commissioner of India to Canada flagged off the consignment.
Shri Sanjay Kumar Verma said that there was a large market in Canada for Indian products with around 2.3 million Indian diaspora residing there. He mentioned that cane Jaggery exports from India to Canada had increased significantly over the past few years but on comparing the global import of cane Jaggery to Canada, the share of India was meagre. He urged APEDA to increase this proportion with such initiatives.
Anchunadu Karimbu Ulpadhana Vipanana Sangam is an FPO specialized in production of GI tagged cane jaggery from Kerala popularly known as ‘Marayoor Jaggery’.
With more than 70% of the world's jaggery production, India is recognized as one of the leading traders and exporters of the product to the world. India exported 551,716.76 MT of jaggery and confectionery products worth 375.20 USD Millions in 2021-22. The cane jaggery export alone was worth 28.90 USD Millions in which 12.14% share was from Kerala. The major export destinations of cane jaggery from Kerala in 2021-22 were UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and the UK.
Ministry of Defence
Second Successful Flight Test of QRSAM System
In yet another flight test, the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile  System tracked the target accurately and successfully neutralised the airborne target. The flight test, second in the series was conducted today at around 1542 hrs from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The test was carried out once again, against the high performance Jet Unmanned Aerial Target called Banshee, which simulates an aircraft.
The Radars acquired the target from a long range and tracked it till the mission computer automatically launched the missile. Continuous guidance was provided through Radar data link. Missile entered the terminal active homing guidance and reached the target close enough for proximity operation of warhead activation.
The flight test was conducted in the deployment configuration of the weapon system comprising of Launcher, fully Automated Command and Control System, Surveillance System and Multi Function Radars. The QRSAM weapon system, which can operate on the move, consists of all indigenously developed subsystems. All objectives of the test were fully met. The launch was carried out in the presence of the users from Indian Army.
A number of range instruments like Radar, Telemetry and Electro Optical Sensors were deployed which captured the complete flight data and verified the performance of the missile.
Teams from ARDE and R&DE from Pune, LRDE Bengaluru, and IRDE Dehradun in addition to the Missile Complex Laboratories from Hyderabad and Balasore participated in the test.
The first in the series test of QRSAM took place on 13th Nov 2020 achieving the milestone of a direct hit. Second test proved the performance parameters of warhead.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO scientists on the successful flight test of QRSAM. Secretary DDR&D & Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy congratulated all the teams who worked on the QRSAM project, on the second continuous successful flight test.
Ministry of Finance
Memorandum of Understanding  between CBDT and SEBI signed today
A formal Memorandum of Understanding  was signed today between the Central Board of Direct Taxes  and the Securities and Exchange Board of India  for data exchange between the two organizations. The MoU was signed by Smt. Anu J. Singh, Pr. DGIT , CBDT and Smt. Madhabi Puri Buch, Whole Time Member, SEBI in the presence of senior officers from both the organizations via video conference.
The MoU will facilitate the sharing of data and information between SEBI and CBDT on an automatic and regular basis. In addition to regular exchange of data, SEBI and CBDT will also exchange with each other, on request and suo moto basis, any information available in their respective databases, for the purpose of carrying out their functions under various laws.
The MoU comes into force from the date it was signed and is an ongoing initiative of CBDT and SEBI, who are already collaborating through various existing mechanisms. A Data Exchange Steering Group has also been constituted for the initiative, which will meet periodically to review the data exchange status and take steps to further improve the effectiveness of the data sharing mechanism.
The MoU marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation and synergy between SEBI and CBDT.
Prime Minister's Office
IFS Officer Trainees of 2022 Batch call on PM
PM engages in a wide-ranging conversation with the Officer Trainees who shared their key learnings during training
PM asks Officer Trainees to study the success of Aspirational District Programme which can help in the developmental trajectory of Global South
PM discusses about India's G20 presidency and asks the Officer Trainees about their experience of attending G20 meetings
The Officer Trainees of the 2022 Batch of Indian Foreign Service  called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today.
Prime Minister engaged in a wide-ranging interaction with the Officer Trainees and asked them about their experience so far, after joining the government service. The Officer Trainees shared their learnings during the course of their training including in village visit, Bharat darshan and Armed Forces attachment. They also informed the Prime Minister about the transformational impact of many welfare schemes of the government like the Jal Jeevan Mission and PM Awas Yojna, which they witnessed first-hand.
Prime Minister spoke about the focus of the government towards attaining saturation of welfare schemes and how it has resulted in reaching out to every needy person without any discrimination. He exhorted the Officer Trainees to study the implementation and success of the Aspirational District Programme as this understanding can be of help in assisting the countries of the Global South in their developmental trajectory.
Prime Minister also discussed India's G20 presidency and asked the Officer Trainees about their experience of attending G20 meetings. Speaking about environmental issues, Prime Minister elaborated about the Mission LiFE  and said that the issue of climate change can be tackled effectively by lifestyle change by everyone.
Ministry of Finance
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman's Presentation on amalgamation of National Banks
Link of Final Presentation 30.8.2019 FM's Conference
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Export Zones for Poultry Sector
Under Agriculture Export Policy, 2018, Poultry Clusters at Namakkal, Salem and Erode districts of Tamil Nadu State have been identified for increasing supply and exports of poultry products.
At present, there is no plan to set up such cluster in Telangana.
The concept of separate export zones was introduced by the Government through Exim Policy in 2001. Due to non-satisfactory performance of the Agri Export Zones , the Ministry constituted a Peer Review Group for its re-valuation. On the basis of the recommendations of the Peer Review Group, it was decided not to consider and approve new separate AEZ. The constraints like lack of interest and coordination amongst the stakeholders, lack of separate allocation of funds by the State Governments, lack of project orientation and conceptual design of separate AEZ etc. were noticed. However, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has recognised 29 poultry establishments  as Compartment free from Avian Influenza as per norms of World Organisation for Animal Health  intended for export of poultry and poultry products.
This information was given by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 188.19 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 16,279
- Active cases stand at 0.04%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
- 2,252 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,25,25,563
- 2,927 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 83.59 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 5,05,065 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Cargo Movement on National Waterways
To achieve the overall target of 200 Million Metric Tonne  on National Waterways by 2030 fixed in Maritime India Vision , 2030, a target of 120 MMT has been set for the year 2024-25. During the year 2020-21, the total cargo movement on NWs was 83.61 MMT.
The volume of cargo movement via National Waterway 2  and National Waterway 16  during the last five years, year-wise  is given below:
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2018-19
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0.56
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0.39
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N.A.
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0.004
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0.001
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0.005Data upto Feb, 2022.
The estimated target of 0.60 MMT for NW-2 and 0.01 MMT for NW-16 has been set by year 2024-25.
Jal Marg Vikas Project  is a World Bank aided Project undertaken by Inland Waterways Authority of India , an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways  to augment the navigation capacity of National Waterway-1in the Haldia-Varanasi stretch of River Ganga.
Comprehensive development of National Waterway-2 has been undertaken by IWAI under a separate Project approved by the Government at the cost of Rs. 461 Cr.. The project includes construction of a Multi Modal Terminal at Jogighopa, alternative road connectivity to Pandu Port, ship repair facility at Pandu, fairway development, O&M of navigational aids, O&M of fixed & floating terminals, O&M of vessels, consultancy trailing, maintenance of e-portal etc.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Shri Bhupender Yadav briefs the media on the First Employment Working Group meeting in Jodhpur on 2-4th February
Union Minister for Labour and Employment Shri Bhupender Yadav today briefed the media on the First Employment Working Group meeting to be held in Jodhpur on 2-4th February 2023. He said India is hosting the prestigious G20 summit this year, which is the premier forum for international economic cooperation. The importance of this event lies in the fact that the G20 countries represent close to 85% of the world GDP, 3/4th of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population, he added. Giving details of the events Shri Yadav said Employment Working Group under the Indian presidency of G20 has a mandate of addressing priority labour, employment and social issues for strong, sustainable, balanced, and job-rich growth for all.
The meetings will take place as follows
- 1st EWG Meet Jodhpur, 2nd – 4th Feb ‘23
- 2nd EWG Guwahati 3rd – 5th Apr ’23
- 3rdEWG Geneva 1rd – 2nd Jun ’23
- 4thEWG Indore 19th – 20th July ‘23
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The three thematic areas on which the deliberations will take place will be
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- Addressing Global Skill Gaps
- Gig and Platform Economy and Social Protection &
- Sustainable Financing of Social Security
The expected outcomes of the deliberations would include an International skill gap mapping portal for assessment of skill demand, A framework for skills and qualifications harmonisation with common taxonomies
Extending social protection coverage to the gig and platform workers, Enhanced national statistical capacities to capture gig and platform work and aid in effective data collection, Policy options, based on social insurance and tax-financed schemes, for sustainable financing of social security and Prioritized Policy recommendation on welfare entitlements based on fiscal space.
India is hosting 73+ delegates from 19 countries, European Union and 9 guest countries and 9 Regional and International organisations.
Along with the key deliberations, A panel discussion has been organised on the sidelines to discuss on Global Skills & Qualifications harmonisation, frameworks for common skill taxonomies on the first day.
International organisations like ILO, OECD and ISA, Indian institutions like NITI Aayog and MSDE, EPFO will also be sharing their views on the topics. Member countries from G20 are also invited to share their interventions on the key areas.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Economic Corridors Under Bharatmala Pariyojana
9,000 km length of economic corridors has been envisaged for implementation under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I. Out of which, projects comprising length of 6,087 km have been approved/awarded and the remaining length is planned for award in next 2 financial years. As of now, length of 1,613 km has been completed and balance length is targeted for completion by year 2026-27.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.MJPS
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Ministry of Railways
Safety remains the focus area of Railway operations and no one should let the guard down on that front - Shri Piyush Goyal.
Shri Goyal asks the officers to focus on root cause analysis of breaches in safety and advised to launch a safety drive.
Shri Piyush Goyal directs Railway officials to take pro active steps towards sensitising passengers against smoking in trains.
Erring passengers need to be deterred from causing risks to others by smoking in the trains.
Strict monitoring needs to be done to ensure that quality of materials utilised in manufacture of the coaches, is of the best possible quality.
("Safety remains the focus area of Railway operations and no one should let the guard down on that front. A thorough review and rechecking of all safety measures in running of trains needs to be taken up by all concerned" This was stated by Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal while having a review meeting on "Safety Measures", today with the Board Members and General Managers of Zonal Railways.
While reviewing the safety performance, the Minister advised to focus on remedial measures for safety hazards like fire and ensuring alertness for signals and crossings. He asked the officers to focus on root cause analysis of breaches in safety and advised to launch a safety drive.
Shri Piyush Goyal directed Railway officials to take pro active steps towards sensitising passengers against smoking in trains .He said that erring passengers need to be deterred from causing risks to others by smoking in the trains .
Hon’ble Minister of Railways instructed that strict monitoring needs to be done to ensure that quality of materials, that is utilised in manufacture of the coaches, is of best possible quality.
It may be noted that the safety performance of Indian Railways has been improving sharply over the past 3 years.
This has been achieved through various safety measures undertaken in Mission mode including the following:
1) Elimination of All Unmanned Level Crossings eliminated on Broad Gauge since Jan 2019
2) Accelerated elimination of Manned Level Crossing Gates
3) Rehabilitation of bridges
4) Track Renewals
5) Production of ICF Coaches stopped from Jan 2018 .Safer LHB Coaches being built.
6) Accelerated replacement of Old Mechanical Signalling with Electronic Signalling
7)Introduction of Indigenous Train Collision Avoidance System [TCAS]
8) Mechanised Maintenance and Inspection for Tracks & Bridges
9)Simulator based Training of Locomotive Pilots
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 59
India crosses a significant peak with more than 3.17 Crore Vaccinations
18.63 lakh vaccine doses given till 7pm today
India has crossed an important milestone in its fight against the COVID19 pandemic. In the world’s largest vaccination program, the cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 3.17 crore today.
A total of 3,17,71,661 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 7pm today.
These include 74,08,521 HCWs who have taken the 1st dose and 43,97,613 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 74,26,479 FLWs , 13,23,527 FLWs , 16,96,497 beneficiaries aged 45 and above with specific co-morbidities and 95,19,024 beneficiaries more than 60 years old.
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FLWs
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Over 60 years
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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74,08,521
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43,97,613
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74,26,479
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13,23,527
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16,96,497
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95,19,024
The graph below indicates the day wise cumulative number of vaccination doses administered to beneficiaries.
Total 18,63,623 vaccine doses were given till 7 pm today, the fifty ninth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Of these, 15,98,136 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 2,65,487 HCWs and FLWs received 2nd dose of vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Date: 15th March,2021
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52,766
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92,495
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86,056
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1,72,992
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2,32,483
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15,98,136
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2,65,487
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Deep Depression , weakens into a Depression over central parts of Jharkhand
According to the Cyclone WarningCentre of the India Meteorological Department :
The Deep Depression  over south Jharkhand moved nearly northwards with a speed of about 09 kmph during past 6 hours, weakened into a Depression and lay centred at 1130 hrs IST of today, the 27th May, 2021 over central parts of Jharkhand, near latitude 23.2°N and longitude 85.5°E, about and 20 km east of Ranchi  and 95 km southwest of Jamshedpur.
The system is very likely to move nearly northwards and weaken into a Well Marked Low pressure area during next 12 hours.
Warnings:  Rainfall: Jharkhand: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on 27th May.
Odisha: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy rains at isolated places over north interior Odisha on 27th May.
North Chhattisgarh: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy rains at isolated places on 27th May.
West Bengal & Sikkim: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very rainfall at isolated places on 27th May.
Assam: Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very rainfall at isolated places over west Assam on 27th May.
Bihar: Light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy to very heavy rainfall & extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on 27th and heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on 28th May.
East Uttar Pradesh: Light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy to very heavy rainfall & extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on 27th and heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on 28th May.
 Wind warning:
- Squally wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph would prevail over Jharkhand and adjoining areas of Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar during next 12 hours and decrease gradually thereafter.
 Damage expected & action suggested for Jharkhand and adjoining areas during next 12 hours:
- Minor damage to thatched houses/ huts.
- Minor damage to power and communication lines.
- Minor damage to Kutcha and some damage to Pucca roads.
- Breaking of tree branches. Damage to banana and papaya trees.
- Judicious regulation of rail and road traffic.
OBSERVED AND FORECAST TRACK ALONGWITH CONE OF UNCERTAINITY OF DEEP DEPRESSION  OVER SOUTH JHARKHAND AND ADJOINING NORTH INTERIOR ODISHA BASED ON 1800 UTC OF 26th MAY, 2021
OBSERVED AND FORECAST TRACK OF DEPRESSION  OVER CENTRAL PARTS OF JHARKHAND BASED ON 0600 UTC OF 27th MAY, 2021
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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA CLEBRATES NATIONAL SPORTS DAY
The National Sports Day was held on Saturday 29th January 2020 to the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand who is regarded as nation's greatest hockey player of all time.
Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT Chennai celebrated the National Sports Day with great zeal, excitement amidst all the challenges prevailing around.
Dr. M. Manickasamy Principal of the Vidyalaya in his speech emphasised on the importance of sports in a child's life and how they can be kept engaged with various sports activities mentally and physically fit. One need not go out for a heavy work out instead simple exercises can be performed at home and stay fit and safe.
The chief guest, Mr. KrishnamachariSrikkanth a former captain of the Indian cricket team and former chairman of the selection committee gave an inspirational speech. In his speech he expressed that sports education trains the students to face defeat with a smile and maintain the humility even in victory. It is the healthiest means of refreshments and recreation. Sport can teach values such as fairness, teambuilding, equality, discipline, inclusion, perseverance and respect.
A Short film on the life of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand was screened and a glimpse of all the posters prepared by the students of our Vidyalaya was shown.
The LIVE WEBINAR was made available on Youtube Link- https://youtu.be/ypMxeFwg4ns.
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